ADEO Deorbit Module

The ADEO subsystem is a scalable drag augmentation device that uses the residual Earth atmosphere present in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to passively deorbit satellites between 1 kg to 1,500 kg.
To initiate the deorbit phase, a large surface is deployed which significantly increases the drag effect of the satellite´s surface. In turn, this increase in surface accelerates orbital decay.

The ADEO product line encompasses ADEO-P (1.7 m²), ADEO-C (3.4 m²), ADEO-Nx (2 m²), ADEO-N (5 m²), ADEO-M (15 m²), and ADEO-L (25 m²), offering scalable solutions tailored to different satellite configurations and mission needs.

The advantage of using a passive deorbiting system is that it does not require any additional propellant, nor active steering.
Passive deorbiting devices are therefore especially suitable for spacecraft without propulsion system to ensure compliance with deorbiting regulations.